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J. W. STALLOUP.

STIRRUP.

Patented Dec. 20, 1887.

N. FETE Sv PholvLiihogmpher, Wnghingion. D. C,

UNITED STAT S PATENT OFFICE.

JOHN \V. STALLOUP, OF SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO LAWRENCE S. GRAIN, OF SAME PLACE.

STIRRUP.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 375,103, dated December 20,1887.

Application filed June 4, 1887. Serial No. 240,232.

To aIZZ whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN W. STALLCUP, a citizen of the United States, residing atSlireveport, in the parish of Oaddo and State of Louisiana, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Stirrups; and I do declare the following to beafull, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters and figures of reference marked thereon ,which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to saddle-stirrups; and it consists in the parts, which will be hereinafter described, and pointed out in the claims.

The object of the invention is to give a neater, safer, and more comfortable foot-bearing to the rider, affording a safe and speedy foothold in mounting and finding stirrup on the opposite side, and reducing to the minimum danger of being dragged to death in case of accident.

In the accompanying drawings,Figure 1 representsaside view ofthe stirrup, stirrup strap, and the sweat-leather to which said parts are secured. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the inner side of the parts shown in Fig. 1. In said Fig. 2 the stirrup and its strap are shown in loose engagement with the sweat-leather, so as to better illustrate the means for connecting and adjusting the parts. Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective views of the stirrup detached, the latter being a slight modification of the former. The essential difference between the two figures is that in Fig. 4; the bar or inner prong is bent so as to form a slight recess, a, for the reception of thelower end of thesweat-leather, whereby a smooth outer surface of the parts is presented. Fig. 5 is a plan view, and Fig. 6 is a perspective View, ofthe upper end of the bar. Each of these views discloses different means for forming the keeper. In Figs. 3 and 4 said keeper is formed of a piece separate from the bar, and it is riveted or otherwise suitably secured to the bar. In Figs. 5 and6 the keeper and bar are formed from the same piece of metal. In Fig. 5the laterally-extending arms are bent inward and the outer ends thereof united, whereby the keeper is formed. In Fig. 6 the keeper is punched out or struck up from the metal in the main body of the bar.

(No model.)

In the accompanying drawings like letters indicate like parts in the several views.

The letter A indicates a bar, and B a stirrup formed integral therewith on the lower side thereof. The stirrup is formed by bending the lower end of the bar outward and thence upward. The extreme outer end, A, of the stirrup is curved outward slightly, so as to readily admit the foot of the horseman from the top.

The letter C represents a strap-keeper on the upper outer side of the bar A. Said bar is also provided with a slot, D, for the reception of the stirrup-strap E.

F indicates the sweat-leather. is provided with two slots, H H.

I indicates a strap-retaining loop onthe upper inner side of the sweat-leather. Said retaining-loop is preferably formed of metal and riveted to the sweat'leather. The rivets engaging the loop and leather are indicated by the letter J.

In connecting the several parts the strap E is unbuckled and the end thereofpassed down- 7 ward through the keeper 0 on the bar. Said strap is passed through the slot H in the leather F from the inner side, thence inward through the slot H, thence through the slot D in the bar A, and thence upward. The upper end of the strap is attached to the saddle-tree in the usual manner. The upper end of the strap, being folded on itself, is retained in the loop I, and the leather F thereby held in po-' sition against the side of the tree. The rigid- 8 5 ity of the sweat-leather is strengthened by reason of the fact that the bar A lies thereunder.

The construction and position of the bar prevent the stirrup from turning. The stirrup may be raised and lowered to suit the conveno ience of different riders by shortening or length ening the folded strap E. The leather F is raised and lowered with the stirrup. WVhen the strap becomes worn, the worn parts thereof can be easily shifted and another part substi- 9 5 tuted.

The stirrup is to be forged or cast from metal of sufficient strength and toughness to resist all strains. The strain being upon the center of the stirrup-cup would never straighten it. The open top of the stirrup gives no bearingsurface on the instep or shin, thus adding ,ad-

- 5 Said leather ditional convenience and comfort to the rider, besides permitting a change of bearing force from toe to heel, or upon the hollow of the foot. The surface of the sweat-leather is smooth, and offers no inconvenience to the leg.

Having thus described myinvention,I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent of the United States- 1. As an article of manufacture, a stirrup consisting of the bar A, having the outwardly and upwardly bent foot-piece B formed integral therewith, said bar being provided on its upper end with the keeper 0, and also provided with the slot D, substantially as specified.

2. As an articleof manufacture, a stirrup consisting of the bar A, having the outwardly and upwardly bent foot-piece B formed integral therewith, said bar being provided on its upper end with the keeper 0, and also provided with the slot D and recess a, substantially as specified.

3. The bar A, having the outwardly and upwardly bent foot-piece B formed integral therewith, said bar being provided on its upper end with the keeper 0, and also provided with the 2 5 slot D, in combination with the slotted sweatleather F, said sweatleather being provided with the loop I and the strap E, substantially as specified.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in 7,0 presence of two witnesses.

JOHN XV. STALLOUP. 

